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Weather & Climate in Mutare, Zimbabwe
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mutare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Area | 301.2 sq mi (780.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -18.9707°N, 32.6709°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Harare |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 21, 2006 | 9 km S of Dorowa Mining Lease, Zimbabwe | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 35 km E of Chipinge, Zimbabwe | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Eloise | Category 2 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2019 | Idai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 95 km |
| 2007 | Favio | Category 2 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2003 | Japhet | Category 1 | 63 mph | 268 km |
| 2000 | Eline:leone | Category 4 | 115 mph | 153 km |
| 1997 | Lisette | Category 1 | - | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in |
Mutare has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.3").